IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Sharing Solutions: How local approaches enable global success

Setting sail for the coffee business of tomorrow: On course to the first ERP rollout for NGUS

Depicting NKG’s growth in Asia: Insights from Mira Yudhawati and Emily Chua

Smart design for a sustainable future: The Ibero Uganda mill project

Behind the scenes

Mail from NG Comms: A personal Update

Virtual Tour: Berindo Jaya

Faces and portraits

Interview with Thomas Silva

Interview with Marcelo de Paula Nogueira

On a Cupping with Maks Mazurkiewicz

A visit with Kayd Whalen

NKG Integrity Champion: Thumbs up for reliable colleagues

NKG Holding who is who: Introducing Legal Department

Breaking the coffee ceiling: Inspiring women at NKG

Out of the box

Three by Three Questions: EUDR challenges and implementation

Time to take action: Neumann Gruppe donates to the promotion of democracy

At a glance

Recap: What happened in half-year one / 2024

It's your turn

Quiz: Spot the Difference

Faces and Portraits

Breaking the coffee ceiling

Faces and Portraits

Breaking the coffee ceiling

Inspiring women at NKG

In the ever-evolving coffee world, diversity is a driving force behind innovation, inclusivity, and empowerment. At NKG, we recognize the invaluable contributions of our female colleagues and all women along the coffee supply chain. From Latin America to Africa, from Asia to Europe: women play a pivotal role in shaping the future of coffee. Diverse teams bring a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and ideas to the table, fueling innovation and driving better decision-making across our global group of companies. By fostering diversity, we ensure that all voices are not only heard but valued, creating an inclusive environment where individuals from different backgrounds can thrive and contribute their unique skills and talents.

And as we said – we do want to listen to what all of you have to say and hear your diverse voices! That’s why this year on International Women’s Day, we did a great campaign under the motto “no women, no coffee”, where we asked some of our dedicated female colleagues all across the globe: Why do we need more women in the coffee industry? And which woman (in coffee) inspires you most and why?

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We loved the campaign’s answers and thought it would be great to introduce you to some of our inspiring women at NKG. Because when thinking of their influence on the coffee industry, you probably all know for instance Melitta Bentz, Erna Knutsen, or Phyllis Johnson. But do you also know Juliete A. De Paula Botelho (probably yes, when you know are an enthusiastic MAG reader), Maria Esefalia Guevara, Lucia Njau, Judy Murimi, Gloria Pedroza, Emily Chua, Deborah Righeschi and Diana Rola? All these women were mentioned by their colleagues at NKG as inspirations for their work in and their impact on the coffee industry. We love this kind of empowerment and support, because it enables women to thrive individually and collectively, fostering a more equitable, inclusive, and supportive environment at NKG for all of us. But let’s now let those who are inspired by these role models on a daily basis speak – our colleagues tell us which women at our company particularly impress them and why. Thank you again to everyone who participated!

Which woman (in coffee) inspires you most and why?

“Juliete A. De Paula Botelho, who was the first woman to work here. She was very brave and overcame the challenges. She has inspired many women.”

“Maria Esefalia Guevara, our Q Grader, is very inspiring for being passionate about the coffee industry and for identifying the best qualities of coffee.”

“Judy Murimi, our Regional Quality & Food Safety Manager, with her enthusiasm and passion to satisfy her colleagues and customers from all parts of the world, inspires me very much.”

“Judy Murimi, Regional Head of Quality and Food Safety. Her illustrious achievements motivate my career path.”

“Gloria Pedroza (Head of Quality, NKG Quality Services), inspires me with her passion, interest and dedication towards coffee.”

“I am inspired by Emily Chua: her commitment to coffee quality and sustainability is truly admirable.”

“Deborah Righeschi (Quality Manager in Bero Italia), who is well recognized in the coffee world thanks to study, passion and determination.”

“Diana Rola from Bero Italia, for her successful career from the beginning of Bero Italia and her continuous support since I joined Coprocafé.”

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Vania Lucia Oliveira Azarias, Packaging Leader, NKG Stockler, Brazil

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Carmen Janeth Tabora Lara, Administrator Santa Rosa de Copán, Becamo

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Winslet Muno Mutua, Management Trainee Quality Department, Ibero Kenya

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Shirleen Lee Sel Lean, Head of Supply Chain Management, Bero Coffee Singapore

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It's your turn

We love to support and inspire each other at NKG – and we would like to know: Who is your biggest inspiration and why? Please feel free to tell us more about it! Should we feature any other inspiring women in an article in our magazine?


2 Responses

  1. Parabens pela inciativa de engrandecer essas mulheres ,porque temos sim as mesmas capacidades de homens e precisamos ter as mesmas oportunidades pra mostras essas e muitas outras historias de profissionais mulheres sensacionais .Porque ate chegarmos em reconhecimento profissional passamos muitas vezes por ser donas de casa ,mães ,filhas que cuidam de mães ,esposas …enfim somos tudo isso é profissionais.

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